Wednesday, June 24





Baseball aims to improve offense in game against Long Beach State

After dropping two games to Oregon during the weekend, the UCLA baseball team saw its national ranking fall from one to five. But thanks to a victory in Sunday's series finale, the Bruins ensured that the plunge would not be too precipitous. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore pitcher Gerrit Cole (left) high-fives sophomore second baseman Tyler Rahmatulla during the Bruins’ 13-1 home win over Nebraska on March 5.


Battle of the Columnists: Changes in NCAA football rules

The NCAA made some changes to the football rules Friday, including eliminating wedge blocking by more than two players, writing messages on eye black and, though not until 2011, a crackdown on touchdown celebrations. DB Sports senior staffers take some time to debate the changes and how they can help or hurt college football. Read more...

Photo: Rahim Moore celebrates a successful interception in the Dec. 29, 2009, EagleBank Bowl. The NCAA will be cracking down on celebrations during the 2011 season.